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Birth, Deaths & Marriages

BIRTHS
GREENHILL - KELLY David and Claire are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son Robbie, on 27th June, 2008 at Cresswell Maternity. Thanks to all in attendance.
MCCLINTOCK Peter and Diane (nee Pearson) are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter, Elise Irena, on Saturday, 28th June, 2008. Sincere gratitude to all in attendance at the Clenoch Birthing Suite, the paramedics and Cresswell Maternity Unit.
MCDOWALL Stuart and Sharon are delighted to announce the birth of their beautiful baby daughter, Caitlin Irene, born on 24th June, 2008. A wee sister for Aaron. Thanks to all at Cresswell Maternity.
RENNIE - ROGERS William and Pamela would like to announce the safe arrival of their daughter Kharys Jo, born on 26th June 2008 at Cresswell Maternity Unit, a little sister for Tyler and Josh Rogers.
VALLANCE Debbie is delighted to announce the arrival of her beautiful daughter, Morgan McCalmont, on Thursday, 26th June, 2008, at Cresswell Maternity Unit. Special thanks to family and close friends for all their support and kindness during her pregnancy.
DEATHS
BAISBROWN Suddenly but peacefully at the Golden Jubilee Hospital, Clydebank on Thursday 26th June, 2008, John King Baisbrown aged 42 years, 8D Lochdale, Stranraer. Beloved son of Margaret and Norman Wilson, 71 Dalrymple Street, Stranraer. Interred Glebe Cemetery Tuesday 1st July, 2008.
BESWICK Peacefully at the Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer, on Friday, 27th June, 2008, Mary Beswick, aged 65 years, of 18 Main Street, New Luce, beloved wife of Rodney, much loved mother of Simon and Andrew and a dearly loved gran of the family. Interred New Luce Cemetery on Wednesday, 2nd July, 2008.
MATHESON, AMY Suddenly but peacefully at Crosshouse hospital Kilmarnock on Friday 27th June, 2008, Amy nee Scott dearly loved wife of Lister Matheson. Will be sadly missed. Funeral service at Masonhill Crematorium by Ayr on Thursday 3rd July at 12 noon to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please but donations if desired may be sent to Cancer Research, 4 Blair Court, Clydebank G60 9BF.
TOWNSEND On Friday 27th June, 2008 at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary, William (Joe) Townsend, Maxwell Street, Dalbeattie, dearly loved husband of the late Jimmie (Nee McCracken), devoted dad of Sandra and Shirley, very much loved granda and great granda. Funeral will be held on Friday 4th July, 2008 at 1.45 p.m. at Dalbeattie Parish Church, thereafter to Roucan Loch Crematorium, Dumfries at 3 p.m to which all friends are respectfully invited. Family flowers only please. A retiral collection will be offered at the church for ward 12 Endowment Fund.
WILSON On the 28th June, 2008, peacefully at the Alexandra Unit, Dumfries Infirmary, Eileen Wilson, nee Clanachan of Buccleuch Crescent, Thornhill, formerly of Stranraer, beloved wife of Ian, a dearly loved mum of John and Ross, a much loved daughter of John and the late Cissie Clanachan, also a dear sister of Margaret Arbuthnott. Service at Roucan Loch Crematorium, Dumfries on Thursday 3rd July at 2pm. All friends respectfully invited to attend. No flowers please by request. Donations if desired to Alexandra Unit and Cancer Research can be given at the service in memory of Eileen.
WILSON Peacefully at Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer on 27th June, 2008, Elizabeth Jane (Jean) Wilson aged 83 years of Wilstone, 17 Bayview Road, Stranraer, beloved wife of the late Thomas G Wilson, dearly loved mother of Anne Johnstone-Hastie and grandmother of Gordon and nana of wee Gordon, mother-in-law of Jim and grandmother-in-law of Ellen. Interred Inch Cemetery 2nd July, 2008.
YOUNG Peacefully at the Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer on Monday 30th June, 2008. James Alexander Young, aged 84 of West Lodge, Dunragit. Retired - Master Painter & Director and also Proprietor of the former Tweeds & Tartans. Beloved husband of the late Helen, dearly loved Dad of Christine, Loraine and Jim. Much loved Grampa and especially Great-Grampa. Also all those who knew him simply as Grampa Will be sorely missed. Funeral Private.
IN MEMORIAM
BRUCE Precious memories of my husband, William (Billy), passed away, 6th July, 2003. Like falling leaves the years slip by, But memories of you will never die, My love for you will always keep It cannot fade, it lies too deep. - Your loving wife Lily.
BRUCE (NEE ANDERSON) In loving memory of a dear daughter, sister and niece Yvonne, who died 2nd July 2007. Loving and kind in all her ways, Upright and just the end of her days; Sincere and true, in her heart and mind. Beautiful memories left behind. - Love Mum and Dad. Just when your life was brightest, Just when your years were best, You were called from this world of sorrow To a home of eternal rest. Miss you loads Yvonne. - Jean-Marie and Raymond. You were the love in loviness, and the sweet in sweetness too. We know they took lifes dearest lings and wrapped them up in you. Love always sis. -David and Robert. Loved and remembered everyday. - Uncle Robin.
GRAHAM In loving memory of Allan, killed on Castle Kennedy Road, 2nd July, 1983, aged 22. The years may pass, But the pain lingers Missed by those that care Always in our thoughts. - The Family, 19 Garrick Drive.
MUIR In loving memory of a dear son, brother and father Brian who died 4th July, 2003. 5 years have passed since that sad day, When the son we loved was called away, How much we loved him And how well God loved him too And thought it best to take him home with him to rest. Remembered, treasured and loved. - Inserted by Mum and Dad. 5 years today our brother was called to his eternal rest, Gone where angels sing so sweet And taken when God knew best We miss him here so very much His presence oft seem nigh But we hope in Heaven to meet Where no-one says goodbye. - Inserted by Christine, Robert, Andrew, Stephen. Love and miss you always. - Son Brian.
WILSON In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and granny, Margaret, who died 4th July, 2002. Your memory is my keepsake With which I'll never part with God has you in his keeping But I have you in my heart always. - Your loving husband Micky x. Mum, we miss you so very much, Our wonderful memories of you Are the things we take comfort from the most. Please think of us, as we think of you. With hearts so full of love, We are looking up at you dear Mum, As you look at us from above. - Love Michelle and Michael xx.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BIAGIONI Sheena and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers in their recent sad bereavement aslo family doctors, doctors and staff of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary and Galloway Community Hospital Stranraer for their unfailing attention, the Rev. D Dutton for kind ministrations and Gordon McNeil for funeral arrangements. - 82 McDowall Drive, Stranraer.
FISHER Mrs Joy Fisher and Family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy, flowers and cards received in their recent sad bereavement, also family doctors, nurses and staff at Galloway Community Hospital for every attention. A special thank you to Rev Gordon Kennedy for regular visits and beautiful service at Church, also Frazer Hare and staff for funeral arrangements. - 35 Larg Road, Stranraer.
HENDERSON The Family of the late Betty Henderson would like to thank all family and friends for their kind expressions of sympathy and support in their recent sad bereavement, also Rev G. Fiddes for kind ministrations and comforting service and to Frazer Hare for excellent funeral arrangements. - Low Clachanmore, Ardwell.
NISH Mr William Nish and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy and floral tributes received in their recent sad bereavement, also doctors and staff of Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary for every attention and the Rev. D Dutton for kind ministrations. - 30 Kerrsland Road, Stranraer.
PATTERSON Gladys and Billy would like to thank family, friends and neighbours for kind expressions of sympathy, cards and flowers received in their recent sad bereavement. Special thanks to district nurses and to doctors and staff of Glenluce Surgery for all care and attention. Thanks also to Kevin, Karen and Jan for being there. The Rev Burns for kind ministrations and McNeils for funeral arrangements. - 8 Eastwood Avenue, Stranraer.
ENGAGEMENT
WATT - LUNNON Both families are delighted to announce the engagement of Gillian, elder daughter of Owen and Hazel, to Steve, only son of Winston and the late Diana, stepson of Anita, Sutton Coldfield.
GOLDEN WEDDING
MCCRORIE - HAINEY On the 1st July, 1958, at the Registrar's Office, Park Lane, Stranraer, Wilfred to Doreen. - Present address 10 Broadwood Road, Castle Kennedy.
DIAMOND WEDDING
BYERS - CRAIG At Sheuchan Church, Stranraer on 9th July, 1948 Bobby to May. Present address 21 Eastwood Avenue, Stranraer. Congratulations from the family.